Annie Ramirez clinches 3rd gold medal for PH in Asian Games

MANILA, Philippines – Annie Ramirez has bagged the Philippines' third gold medal in the 19th Asian Games.

Annie Ramirez clinches 3rd gold medal for PH in Asian Games
Congratulations, Annie Ramirez! Photo Credit: Facebook/Philippine Olympic Committee (POC)

Ramirez defeated Galina Duvanova of Kazakhstan in the Ju-jitsu Women's -57kg final round on Friday, October 6.

She scored two points over her opponent in securing a golden victory.

𝟑𝐑𝐃 𝐆𝐎𝐋𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐃𝐀𝐋! 🥇🥋 Congratulations, Annie! Annie Ramirez proved once more #BidaAngBayaningManlalaro after landing that...

Posted by Philippine Sports Commission on Friday, October 6, 2023

The Philippines now has 3 gold, 2 silver and 11 bronze medals in the Asiad.

Just a day before, Ramirez's teammate jiu-jitsu fighter Margarita "Meggie" Ochoa won the country's second gold medal.

On September 30, pole vaulter Ernest John "EJ" Obiena delivered the first gold.

— The Summit Express



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